Chattanooga Fire Department crews practice complex extrication after tree crushes car in Hixson
Chattanooga, TN – Last month, a cut tree fell onto a Hixson roadway, crushing a passing car and trapping the driver inside. Chattanooga firefighters conducted a complex extrication to free the injured driver, who was then taken to the hospital. This week, Chattanooga Fire’s rescue squads…
43-year-old rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following shooting on Dodson Avenue
Chattanooga, TN – On February 26, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., Chattanooga police responded to a shooting in the 500 block of Dodson Avenue. Officers arrived to find a 43-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS also responded to the scene. The…
30-year-old woman arrested and charged with child abuse in connection with incident at Primrose School of East Brainerd
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 30-year-old Tonya Liveley in connection with a child abuse investigation at a daycare facility. The investigation stemmed from an incident that occurred at the Primrose School of East Brainerd on January 8, 2025. The Special Victims Unit…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to North Chattanooga house fire, rescues multiple pets
Chattanooga, TN – On February 25, 2025, at 5:45 PM, Green Shift companies of the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 300 block of Pine Ridge Road in District 12. The fire, which started in the kitchen, was quickly extinguished by the…
Chattanooga Police Department welcomed YMCA group for tour, showcasing real-time intelligence and public safety innovations
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently welcomed a group from the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga for an informative tour of the Police Services Center. The visit provided an inside look at the department’s operations, offering a unique opportunity for participants to learn about…
Chattanooga police officers visit Kidney Foundation with K9 Dave to highlight contributions of four-legged officers
Chattanooga, TN – Officer Holmes and Sergeant Adams from the Chattanooga Police Department recently visited the Kidney Foundation of the Greater Chattanooga Area with K9 Dave. During the visit, they educated the staff about the valuable contributions made by the department’s four-legged officers, emphasizing the important…
Chattanooga Police Department honors retiring assistant chief after over 30 years of service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department honored Assistant Chief Jason Lewis as he retired after more than 30 years of dedicated service. His career began in 1994, and he quickly advanced from patrol to the Street Crimes Unit within six years. He then spent…
Chattanooga will celebrate 36th Arbor Day with tree planting event at Washington Hills Community Center
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Tree Commission and the City of Chattanooga’s Urban Forestry Program, under the Department of Public Works, are observing Chattanooga’s 36th Arbor Day Celebration on March 1, 2025, at the Washington Hills Community Center, located at 4628 Oakwood Dr. This year also…
Chattanooga Fire Department responded on Hixson Pike after vehicle crashed into building
Chattanooga, TN – At 2:11 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, Ladder 19 Green Shift from the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had crashed into a building in the 5000 block of Hixson Pike. Upon arrival, Ladder 19 assessed…
Chattanooga police officer recognized as First Responder of the Year for lifesaving actions at traffic fatality
Chattanooga, TN – At the Hamilton County EMS Award Ceremony, Chattanooga Police Department Officer Robert Bidelman was recognized as the first responder of the year for his lifesaving actions at the scene of a traffic fatality. Officer Bidelman’s quick response and decisive actions were crucial…